Apprentice Machinist TORRES ENGINEERING AND PUMPS LTD

Torres Pumps is a family run business who specialize in pumps. We are an Original Equipment Pump Manufacturer in Sheffield. The role will develop your knowledge and skills within a variety of engineering workshop processes including CNC and manual turning, milling, grinding, drilling and general bench work.

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Closing date: 24 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    8.00am to 4.30pm 12.30 to 13.00 Lunch break

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 May 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000133484

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Reporting to the workshop manager

Main Duties;

  • Carrying out machine shop training inclusive of CNC and manual turning, milling, grinding and drilling
  • General bench work using hand tools such as spanners, allen keys, files, hammers etc.
  • Carrying out inspection of parts and ensuring a high standard of work is maintained
  • Cleaning and maintaining a tidy work area
  • Assisting fitting shop when necessary and spraying pumps

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Engineering Technician - Level 3 Apprentice Standard

Mandatory Qualifications

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017

Includes End Point Assessment

1 day per week at Olive Grove Campus Engineering Centre in term time.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Sustainable employment with realistic opportunity to develop further skills and experience for the committed and driven candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GCSE English Language and Maths (Grade GCSE 9-4) Essential

About the employer

Torres Pumps have been established as innovators in the pumping industry since 1981. Torres has a broad product range as well as specialist skills in pumping, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronic control. Torres pride themselves on providing solutions to difficult engineering problems and have for example provided pumps to satisfy difficult conditions such as 2 milli bar vacuum suction condition, 400 bar pressure, 475 degrees C. Torres has an extensive customer base including Shell, BP, Exxon, Croda, SmithKline Beecham , Cadburys, Suttons, Syltone, Tankfreight, UTT, P&O. UK customer list is in excess of 300 regular clients.

Employer

TORRES ENGINEERING AND PUMPS LTD

Address

448 BRIGHTSIDE LANE

SHEFFIELD

S9 2SP

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Training

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Contact

Stewart

Stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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